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Budget wheelset for commuter (<150euro)

  • 16-05-2016 10:33am
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,359 ✭✭✭


    Hi,

    My Giant PR2s are f**ked after 800km, the freehub is gone, apparently these wheels are not great anyway. I took them off my good bike and put Zondas on thoses. Now I need a set of commuter wheels that will standup to Irish weather and will also be my winter bike. Any deals about?


    cheers
    J


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,569 ✭✭✭harringtonp


    I have been racing this year on

    http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/clearance-icon-ultra-11speed-wheelsets-2024.htm

    About the same weight as the older Mavic Krysium Elites and under your 150E budget.

    Have hit a few potholes and they're still holding up well.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,359 ✭✭✭jon1981


    I have been racing this year on

    http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/clearance-icon-ultra-11speed-wheelsets-2024.htm

    About the same weight as the older Mavic Krysium Elites and under your 150E budget.

    Have hit a few potholes and they're still holding up well.


    damn , only gold or white left...

    bike is red/black... thinking gold?

    also take 25mm contis?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,780 ✭✭✭Pinch Flat




  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,419 ✭✭✭NeedMoreGears


    ^^^ what Pinch Flat said.

    Mine have just been through their third winter and have around 20,000 on them. They're still in good nick. I did have to replace the freehub after about 12,000km but it was quick and cheap job. I don't recall ever having to true them and they're still ok


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,359 ✭✭✭jon1981


    Thanks lads, i'll keep this in mind next time, i already pulled the trigger on the paves!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    jon1981 wrote: »
    Thanks lads, i'll keep this in mind next time, i already pulled the trigger on the paves!
    '
    Hope you were aware of the 20% discount 'GETEXTRA20' means they work out at £79!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,359 ✭✭✭jon1981


    '
    Hope you were aware of the 20% discount 'GETEXTRA20' means they work out at £79!!

    Gah!!! no!!! :( oh well next time


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 685 ✭✭✭Get In There


    I have been racing this year on

    http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/clearance-icon-ultra-11speed-wheelsets-2024.htm

    About the same weight as the older Mavic Krysium Elites and under your 150E budget.

    Have hit a few potholes and they're still holding up well.

    Was just about to go for Campy Khamsins to replace my mavic akisums until I saw this thread.

    There's two options, elite 24/30.. I presume the Elite 24 is like for like? (for akisums)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,064 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    Pinch Flat wrote: »
    ^^^ what Pinch Flat said.

    Mine have just been through their third winter and have around 20,000 on them. They're still in good nick. I did have to replace the freehub after about 12,000km but it was quick and cheap job. I don't recall ever having to true them and they're still ok
    I'd also recommend the R501's for commuting. I've gone through 2 sets and couldn't fault them. Never popped a spoke or had to get them trued even though I gave them plenty of abuse throughout the year often on dark unlit roads. The only reason I had to retire them was worn brake rims.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    Was just about to go for Campy Khamsins to replace my mavic akisums until I saw this thread.

    There's two options, elite 24/30.. I presume the Elite 24 is like for like? (for akisums)

    24 refers to the number of spokes.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 685 ✭✭✭Get In There


    24 refers to the number of spokes.

    Ah right. Is there any advantage to having 24 spokes as opposed to 30?


    EDIT: Google answered that question for me. Guess 24/20 will meet my needs fine.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,584 ✭✭✭monkeysnapper


    Can I please hijack this thread .

    I have a giant defy sora 2010 and really love my bike, done 5 years of high millage . got bike serviced last week and service man recommended I sell it as it has buckled rear wheel and bearings . needs new cassette and chain .

    (he sells nice bikes to)

    Anyway back on topic .... ;)

    I'd love to fix her up, them shimano R501 seem like good enough wheels to me , I'm in it for the fitness and scenary after all . if I bought a new sora 9 cassette , the R501 wheels and a chain would that be a good investment in my bike .

    I also want to upgrade to cycling shoes.

    A few ofvmy friends think I'd be better off selling as well and buy new as I do a lot hill cycling around Kerry .

    Sorry again for hijacking thread


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,235 ✭✭✭✭Cee-Jay-Cee


    Ah right. Is there any advantage to having 24 spokes as opposed to 30?


    EDIT: Google answered that question for me. Guess 24/20 will meet my needs fine.

    24 will be lighter. 30 will be a bit more robust. If your not hugely overweight and don't need a particularly strong or robust wheel then the 24 is ideal.
    Can I please hijack this thread .

    I have a giant defy sora 2010 and really love my bike, done 5 years of high millage . got bike serviced last week and service man recommended I sell it as it has buckled rear wheel and bearings . needs new cassette and chain .

    (he sells nice bikes to)

    Anyway back on topic .... ;)

    I'd love to fix her up, them shimano R501 seem like good enough wheels to me , I'm in it for the fitness and scenary after all . if I bought a new sora 9 cassette , the R501 wheels and a chain would that be a good investment in my bike .

    I also want to upgrade to cycling shoes.

    A few ofvmy friends think I'd be better off selling as well and buy new as I do a lot hill cycling around Kerry .

    Sorry again for hijacking thread

    If you like the bike and can manage the hills on what you currently have then why would you buy a new bike when a set of wheels and new chain and cassette is all you need.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,780 ✭✭✭Pinch Flat


    Can I please hijack this thread .

    I have a giant defy sora 2010 and really love my bike, done 5 years of high millage . got bike serviced last week and service man recommended I sell it as it has buckled rear wheel and bearings . needs new cassette and chain .

    (he sells nice bikes to)

    Anyway back on topic .... ;)

    I'd love to fix her up, them shimano R501 seem like good enough wheels to me , I'm in it for the fitness and scenary after all . if I bought a new sora 9 cassette , the R501 wheels and a chain would that be a good investment in my bike .

    I also want to upgrade to cycling shoes.

    A few ofvmy friends think I'd be better off selling as well and buy new as I do a lot hill cycling around Kerry .

    Sorry again for hijacking thread

    I started off on the same bike - a 2007 model I picked up here second hand. Great bike to start off on. No reason you can't have that back on the road for little money

    Chain and cassette

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/shimano-sora-hg50-9sp-cassette-chain-bundle/rp-prod141844

    You'd need a chain breaker and chain whip if you're doing it diy - about €25 for both - good investment if you're going to do bike maintenance yourself. Or maybe the bike shop will do it for a small charge?

    New back wheel

    [url]Http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/shimano-rs010-road-rear-wheel/rp-prod121534[/url]

    Wheel set probably worth getting - better value

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/shimano-rs010-road-wheelset/rp-prod121528

    Or keep an eye out for someone selling a decent wheel set on adverts forum.

    For pedals you have a choice of spd, sometimes good for starting off, or spd-sl / look keos. Only disadvantage is that pedals and shoes are not interchangeable.

    Set of budget pedals either way approx €30 - €40, starter shoes something like this:

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/ie/en/shimano-m064-mtb-spd-shoes-2014/rp-prod69966

    they're spd compatible - you can walk around in them. I use them for commuting and medium distance cycles.

    A spd-sl road shoe will be stiffer and more comfortable for longer spins


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,584 ✭✭✭monkeysnapper


    Wow what a shopping spree .

    Wheels R501
    Cassette/chain
    Shoes/cleats/pedals
    Chain breaker/whip


    310 euro

    I know that's a lot of lower end merch.

    I was quoted 1000 euro for a merida ride 400 with shoes,pedals,cleats and a new helmet .

    That price was with my giant as well . for 1080 actually .

    I don't have cycle to work .

    Any advice would be great :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,780 ✭✭✭Pinch Flat


    Sounds like a decent deal on the merida.

    Alternative is to true the wheel and replace the bearings on the giant - easy enough job, or something the bike shop could do. €33 for a chain and cassette not too bad.
    Wow what a shopping spree .

    You'll be back here looking for a nod on upgrading the Merida. :pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,522 ✭✭✭martyc5674


    By the way you wont need a chain breaker for that 9 speed chain...they come with a split link.(powerlink)
    You may need to chop your old chain off though but thats for the scrap heap anyway.

    I run a bike with Sora 9 speed and its a great groupset, id recomment the sram PC991 chain.

    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/sram-pc991-9-speed-chain/rp-prod9760

    If your changing back sprocket and are struggling with the hills now would be the time to opt for one with a few extra teeth on the largest cog.(the medium lenght sora cage can handle up to 32 teeth on the back sprocket)
    I use an 11-26 and have no trouble on the hills but im fairly light.
    Marty.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,569 ✭✭✭harringtonp


    I'd also recommend the R501's for commuting. I've gone through 2 sets and couldn't fault them. Never popped a spoke or had to get them trued even though I gave them plenty of abuse throughout the year often on dark unlit roads. The only reason I had to retire them was worn brake rims.

    I have 501's as well which I use in winter. They're fine as stated here but are the cheapest 10 speed wheel set you will find online (if you disagree send me a link to something cheaper). And not particularly light, you wouldn't use them anywhere where you want performance.

    They're great though with heavy tyres on slower club spins where you want to be working a bit harder without pissing others off ;)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,780 ✭✭✭Pinch Flat


    martyc5674 wrote: »
    By the way you wont need a chain breaker for that 9 speed chain...they come with a split link.(powerlink)
    You may need to chop your old chain off though but thats for the scrap heap anyway.

    You'll need a chain breaker to cut the new chain to the correct length - they usually come over sized. Powerlock (SRAM) / Masterlink (Shimano) then closes the chain and can be undone for cleaning / replacement.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,522 ✭✭✭martyc5674


    Pinch Flat wrote: »
    You'll need a chain breaker to cut the new chain to the correct length - they usually come over sized. Powerlock (SRAM) / Masterlink (Shimano) then closes the chain and can be undone for cleaning / replacement.

    Good point new chain will likely need shortening to same as old.
    I use a punch and place the link being punched through over a ~M4/M5 nut.
    it only needs to be punched through the first few mill until it lets go of the outer plate.

    Marty.


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